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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.82, 477.86 and 282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.82, 477.86 and 282.33 is: 423.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.82 : 477.86 = 282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.82/477.86 = 282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.82x = 477.86 × 282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.82x = 134,912.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,912.66/318.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.17

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